The provincial administrations have activated the Annual field inspection operation in the Tulum Valley on crops intended for seed, with the aim of strengthening the quality and traceability of horticultural production.
Within the framework of the 2025 campaign, 304 production points across 1.006 hectares, under the coordination of the agricultural engineer Juan Manuel Marino (seed inspection and cleaning area), accompanied by a specialized technical team.
Start-up and scope of controls
The deployment is driven by the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Agroindustry, through the Directorate of Agricultural Development, together with the Provincial Horticultural Seed Institute (INSEMI), and is carried out on the ground in different departments of the valley.
The controls cover three key crops for the area: onion, carrot and bunching (spring onion), which concentrate a good part of the productive effort oriented towards seeds in the region.
Verification visits include field observations to confirm the varietal identity and health status of the batches, checking that the conditions required for the seed to retain its attributes are met.
These actions are framed within current regulations and seek to ensure the traceability from the source, so that the resulting material can compete with guarantees in the markets where it is sold.
What is evaluated and who participates
The inspection is conducted by the engineer Juan Manuel Marino, coordinator of the seed inspection and cleaning area, who leads a technical team dedicated to field verifications and assistance to producers during the process.
The program focuses on ensuring quality, health, genetic purity and traceability, determining aspects to sustain the competitiveness of the sector both nationally and internationally.
In addition to formal checks, the operation seeks accompany producers in the continuous improvement of its practices, promoting compliance with standards and procedures that strengthen performance and confidence in the origin of the seed.
These actions confirm the leadership of the Tulum Valley as a strategic enclave for the production of horticultural seeds, with a positive impact on the economic activity of the province of San Juan.
The ongoing campaign is moving forward with 304 registered points and 1.006 hectares under control, focused on onion, carrot and bunching, and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Directorate of Agricultural Development and INSEMI, with the aim of maintaining high standards of quality and traceability at each stage of the process.
